Latvia’s prime minister‑designate driving a four‑party, pro‑European coalition amid concerns of Russian interference and NATO security.
EU countries reach a compromise to extend sanctions on nearly 3,000 individuals and entities for three years while delisting Russian-Uzbek tycoon Alisher Usmanov and Russian-Israeli Mikhail Fridman from the bloc’s sanctions list. Latvia abstains, prompting tensions with Kyiv; France and Luxembourg argued for delisting on national-security grounds linked to a prisoner-release context.
Latvia has formed a four-party coalition after elections. Voters have trusted a pro-Ukraine agenda. The parliament is set to negotiate a new government, with turnout above 51% and about 1.56 million eligible voters in a nation of 1.8 million.
Latvia's parliamentary results have strengthened populist forces while the governing coalition faces potential redraws. Exit polls show United List leading with 35.6% amid concerns over Russia and living costs. Coalition partners falter, forcing talks on a new government.